Addressing Systemic Racism Through Meaningful Workforce Investments

In light of the disproportionate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on communities of color, and the global call to action to address systemic racism, GRID Greater Los Angeles facilitated a thoughtful dialogue about socio-economic inequalities in LA and solution-based approaches.

Moderated by Adewale OgunBadejo, Workforce Development Manager at GRID GLA

Panelists:

  • Kenneth Wells, CEO and Founder of O&M Solar Services
  • Saun Hough, Vocational Services Administrator at SHIELDS for Families.

News From the Field

See All
Read about Nurse Jwala Karki's work at the Pandu Gupha Health Post in Jumla, Nepal. Read more ›
Jaiden, a Tribal program trainee, stands in front of a project he installed on Tribal lands
Jaiden Comes At Night is a member of the Blackfeet nation in Montana. In spring 2021, he... Read more ›
Irasema Garcia is Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at GRID Alternatives, based in San... Read more ›
Darrick Lee
In the spring of 2021, GRID Alternatives completed three solar installations totaling 14.4 kW-DC... Read more ›
Sunrun and GRID Alternatives have renewed a partnership for the second year to train California... Read more ›
Tell your Senator you support equitable access to affordable clean energy. 202-224-3121
Right now, solar energy is getting serious attention in Congress, which could translate into... Read more ›
Celebrating Black Trans Women
The Juneteenth Flag - black and blue background with a white star on top
June 19th is known as “Juneteenth,” also known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Freedom Day... Read more ›
Jasmine Roashan's headshot
We caught up with Jasmine Roashan, Outreach Coordinator for GRID Greater Los Angeles (GLA). Follow... Read more ›
Bambi Tran - headshot
We caught up with Bambi Tran, Vice President of Regions for GRID Alternatives. Follow along as we... Read more ›